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Entanglements, by Undark

Undark Magazine
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Genetically Modified Insects
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Covid-19
Malaria
Gene Drive
Fluoride
Gain Of Function Research
Crispr-Cas9
Ecological Risks
Gain-Of-Function Research
Environmental Factors
Causation Research
Mars
Human Reproduction
Oxytech
Florida Keys
Genetics
Support Services For Disabled Individuals
Space Exploration

After a two-year hiatus, the Undark podcast returns with a new format and a new name: Entanglements. Join science journalists Brooke Borel and Anna Rothschild as they invite guests with both expertise and divergent opinions on some of the most contentious and politicized areas of science today, from vaccines and GMOs to deep sea mining, AI, and the origins of Covid. Their goal: To see if they can ... more

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In the Season 2 finale, our hosts talk to Tom Zeller Jr., Undark’s editor-in-chief, about covering science under the Trump administration. While the podcast's topics are always politically charged, they have become even more so in the current politic... more

This week on Entanglements: Do we have enough scientific evidence to approve psychedelics as medicine? Our hosts unpack the data with Albert Garcia-Romeu, an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicin... more

This week on Entanglements: Should we live on Mars, and beyond? Our hosts talk to Tiffany Vora, a biologist and space advocate who has done three analog Mars simulations, and Kelly Weinersmith, a biologist and the co-author of the book “A City on Mar... more

This week on Entanglements: Should tech companies — and the billionaires that often run them — decide for the rest of us how artificial intelligence is deployed? Our hosts dig into the topic with two book authors who have covered AI from essentially ... more

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Albert Garcia-Romeu
Associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, running trials on psychedelics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Episode: Do We Know Enough to Use Psychedelics As Medicine?
Bertha Madras
Professor of psychobiology at Harvard Medical School, studying psychoactive drugs' effect on the brain
Harvard Medical School
Episode: Do We Know Enough to Use Psychedelics As Medicine?
Tiffany Vora
PhD in molecular biology, VP of Innovation Partnerships at Explore Mars
Explore Mars
Episode: What Should We Risk to Settle Space?
Kelly Weinersmith
biologist studying parasites, author, and podcaster
Episode: What Should We Risk to Settle Space?
Greg Beato
Writes about tech and culture, co-authored the book 'Super Agency, What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future' with Reid Hoffman
NY Times, Wired, Reason
Episode: Should Companies Decide Our Tech Future?
Adam Becker
Journalist and astrophysicist, author of 'More Everything Forever, AI Overlords, Space Empires and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity'
Undark Magazine
Episode: Should Companies Decide Our Tech Future?
Jill Escher
Mother of two with severe autism, president of the National Council on Severe Autism, autism research philanthropist
Escher Fund for Autism
Episode: Should We Try to Prevent Autism?
Eric García
Washington Bureau Chief at The Independent, columnist for MSNBC, author of 'We're Not Broken'
The Independent/MSNBC
Episode: Should We Try to Prevent Autism?
Tom Zeller Jr.
Editor-in-Chief of Undark Magazine
Undark
Episode: Wrapping Up Season 1

Hosts

Anna Rothschild
Science journalist, with a focus on the intersection of science and culture, frequently engaging in public discourse on scientific topics.
Brooke Borel
Articles editor at Undark Magazine, specializing in science journalism and its impact on public understanding of scientific issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Finally a voice from people in the know.

    I love science, and this is the most balanced depiction of modern topics I've listened to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R8SMN
    Canada7 years ago
  • A fantastic monthly program

    A lot of science journalism can be dry or complicated, but Undark is sophisticated, intelligent and accessible. The stories are unique and deeply researched, and the podcast version of the site provides a monthly window into topics around the world -- soil poisoning from Vietnam-era ordnance in Southeast Asia, efforts to remove fish from a lake in Canada -- that illuminate and inspire. Excellent work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve_TheStrip
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the balanced yet engaging discussions, commending the hosts for thoughtful questioning and presentation of diverse viewpoints.
The content is often described as sophisticated, intelligent, and accessible, appealing to a broad audience interested in science and its societal implications.

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Do We Know Enough to Use Psychedelics As Medicine?
Q: Do you think that these drugs are safe?
The risks of harm from substances like psychedelics are often lower once they become FDA approved, leading to a possible increase in usage without adequate safeguards.
What Should We Risk to Settle Space?
Q: What should Mars look like before you decide to move there permanently?
Kelly expresses she wouldn't move to Mars at all, citing love for Earth and her autistic son's need for supportive environments.
What Should We Risk to Settle Space?
Q: What do you think about the idea of Mars as a backup planet for humanity?
Kelly argues that while having a backup could be good, it may lead to complacency regarding Earth, which is beautiful and precious.
Should We Try to Prevent Autism?
Q: How does prevention resonate with you?
Jill Escher advocates for prevention, emphasizing the need for understanding risk factors and the ethical imperative to reduce suffering.
Should We Try to Prevent Autism?
Q: Should we try to prevent autism?
Eric García believes we can't prevent autism and that ethical considerations arise regarding which lives we prioritize.

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3. Tiffany Vora
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7. Jill Escher
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